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A new love story: Electric vehicles and the electric grid

GreenBiz

A new love story: Electric vehicles and the electric grid. How will the electrical grid handle so many vehicles charging at once? But on the other side of this equation is an opportunity: A world in which electric vehicles actually help make the grid more resilient, and render electricity cheaper for everyone.

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CIWM white paper calls for reform to UK battery recycling

Envirotec Magazine

The appeal was made in a new white paper from the group, called ‘An EPR of Everything, Starting with Batteries’. Consumer research undertaken for the report supported these findings with 40% of those surveyed choosing the ‘wrong’ option when asked how to dispose of an electric toothbrush.

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Microgrids Maximize Value From Solar Power – On and off the Grid

GreenBiz

While they capture the benefit of lower emissions and reduce the cost of electricity consumed, many do not realize the full investment value because of disruption costs that stem from utility grid dependence. Download our white paper now and learn how to make the most out of your solar installation.

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The Electrification Era I Scaling up electric vehicles

GreenBiz

This is being driven by governments and automakers who are promoting electricity powered vehicles as a key technology to curb oil use, fight climate change and air pollution. EV fleets are expanding at a fast pace in several of the world’s largest markets.

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Nanotechnology pivotal for energy storage – white paper

Smart Energy International

Nanotechnology serves as a pivotal component in advancements in energy storage and solar conversion, a new white paper from the World Nano Foundation states. Sign up to our newsletter and stay informed The white paper notes, however, some barriers to entry in the field. Have you read?

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Back two-way EV charging technology to slash costs and emissions, white paper urges

Business Green

Vehicle-to-grid charging technology can deliver power system cost savings of almost £900m while helping slash the carbon intensity of electric vehicles, a new white paper backed by BEIS and EV manufacturer Nissan argues.

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Electric truck fleets will need a lot of power, but utilities aren't planning for it

GreenBiz

Electric truck fleets will need a lot of power, but utilities aren't planning for it. As more electric buses and trucks enter the market, future fleets will require a lot of electricity for charging. Utilities will need to be ready to power electric fleets. Electric truck fleets need substantial power.